Fath al-Rabbani

It is narrated from Yazid bin Abi Ubaid that Sayyiduna Salamah bin Akwa’ (may Allah be pleased with him) informed him that he set out from Madinah Munawwarah to go towards Ghabah. When he was in the valley or path of Ghabah, he met the son of Sayyiduna Abdur Rahman bin Awf (may Allah be pleased with him). He said, “Good for you, what has happened to you?” He replied, “The she-camels of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) have been looted.” I asked, “Who has looted them?” He informed, “The people of Ghatafan and Fazara.” Sayyiduna Salamah (may Allah be pleased with him) says: Upon hearing this, I loudly called out three times, “Ya Sabahah!”—the call was so loud and sharp that it reached the people between the two Harrahs of Madinah. Then I ran after those people until I caught up with them; they had already taken possession of the she-camels. I began shooting arrows at them and kept reciting this rajaz: “I am the son of Akwa’, and today is the day of the destruction of the vile!” Sayyiduna Salamah (may Allah be pleased with him) says: Before they could go anywhere to drink water, I rescued the she-camels from them. I returned with the she-camels and met the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). I said, “O Messenger of Allah! Those people are still thirsty, and I reached them before they could drink water. Please pursue them.” The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “O son of Akwa’! You have already prevailed over them, now be gentle. Hospitality is being shown to them among the people.”